Posted in Indiana
June 29, 2016
Most People Have No Idea This Unique Tunnel In Indiana Exists
When you think of Indiana, tunnels aren’t exactly what come to mind. The terrain here doesn’t call for cutting tunnels through mountains and many Hoosiers drive around the state without ever experiencing a tunnel. However, Indiana does have a decent number of tunnels, including the unique Big Tunnel in Tunnelton.
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Tunnelton is actually a small community named in honor of several railroad tunnels that cut throughout Indiana. It was established in 1859 and resides within Lawrence County, Indiana. The unique tunnel here, the Big Tunnel, or Tunnelton Tunnel, has some pretty creepy stories surrounding it.
That’s right, the Big Tunnel is allegedly haunted. Stories range from person to person, but almost every tale about this tunnel talks about a man who was beheaded during the tunnel’s construction. This man now haunts the Big Tunnel, and has been seen by many visitors. Most claim he carries a lantern in one hand and his head in the other.
Others stories abound. On the hill above the tunnel, for instance, sits a former cemetery. Rumors tell that when construction workers began cutting into the tunnel, caskets fell through. Other tales of murder and disappearances are whispered about this unique tunnel.
One story that locals know, or even remember, is the murder of Henry Dixon. Allegedly Dixon was murdered and his body was brought to the tunnel to be destroyed when the next train came through. Locals claim his ghost also haunts the tunnel, seeking justice.
Check out the below video from the late 70s to find out more about this unique and often overlooked tunnel in Indiana.
Want to learn more about haunted Indiana? Check out this haunted road trip that takes you to some of the state’s top haunted places.
